Professor at IMU University

IMU University; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IMU University in Bukit Jalil, Malaysia invites applications for a full‑time Professor to lead teaching in Finance and Operations Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to shape curricula.

The role emphasizes research excellence, mentoring of junior faculty, and active engagement with accreditation processes and industry partners to enhance employability.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance, Operations Management or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferable.
• Proven academic record with substantial publications in Scopus/WoS-indexed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum development, and student supervision.
• Prior experience at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with strong academic leadership.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary research and engage with external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with business school accreditation standards (e.g., AACSB) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching in Finance and Operations Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead curriculum design and academic quality assurance for relevant programmes.
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and postgraduate theses.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure external research funding and lead collaborative research initiatives.
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to staff development.
• Contribute to strategic planning, programme development, and accreditation processes (MQA, AACSB).
• Foster academic-industry linkages to support student employability and curriculum relevance.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student supervision

Research leadership

Stakeholder engagement

AACSB familiarity

Education

PhD in Finance or Operations Management

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (preferable)

Job description

Professor at IMU University in Bukit Jalil, M14, MY. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching in Finance, Operations Management, and related subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead curriculum design and academic quality assurance for relevant programmes.
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and postgraduate theses.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure external research funding and lead collaborative research initiatives.
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to academic staff development.
• Contribute to strategic planning, programme development, and accreditation processes (e.g., MQA, AACSB).
• Foster academic-industry linkages to support student employability and curriculum relevance.

Job Requirement

• PhD in Finance, Operations Management, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferable.
• Proven academic record with substantial publications in Scopus/WoS-indexed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum development, and student supervision.
• Prior experience at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with strong academic leadership.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary research and engage with external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with business school accreditation standards (e.g., AACSB) is an added advantage.